I'm 25, work as an administrator at a furniture store, and I'm the planner, photographer, and TR writer for our trips. I love vacation food, being a Slytherin, beating Josh at Men In Black, and I feel most in the holiday...​Hot Butterbeer & Grinchmas Cheer-Dec 2017 Xmas & Birthday TR-Updated 3/17 Intros]]>12Just got back from our first Universal Trip!!!!Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:36:25 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/just-got-back-from-our-first-universal-trip.3666628/
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It was an absolute blast, we loved it. We are a family of 5 (Twin 12 year old boys and a 8 year old girl).

We stayed at RPR in a Club Room, the Club option worked out well for us, we took advantage of breakfast before we left and dessert each night as well when we got back. One day...

Just got back from our first Universal Trip!!!!]]>13***PTR*** RPR Club Level 7/17 to 7/25Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:44:32 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/ptr-rpr-club-level-7-17-to-7-25.3667783/
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We have had our airfare booked since November and have been going back and forth since that time over what exactly this trip was going to entail. We...

***PTR*** RPR Club Level 7/17 to 7/25]]>18My UO, DC, AQ, & KSC Pre-trip reportFri, 16 Mar 2018 22:31:15 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/my-uo-dc-aq-ksc-pre-trip-report.3618811/
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I originally had planned this trip for June 2017, however the boys changed the dates once they discovered Fast & Furious wouldn't open until Spring...

My UO, DC, AQ, & KSC Pre-trip report]]>42Oh, The Places We’ll Go! From the “stars” to the “sea”: Universal, SeaWorld & beyond - Spring 2016Thu, 15 Mar 2018 17:21:16 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/oh-the-places-we%E2%80%99ll-go-from-the-%E2%80%9Cstars%E2%80%9D-to-the-%E2%80%9Csea%E2%80%9D-universal-seaworld-beyond-spring-2016.3509576/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/oh-the-places-we%E2%80%99ll-go-from-the-%E2%80%9Cstars%E2%80%9D-to-the-%E2%80%9Csea%E2%80%9D-universal-seaworld-beyond-spring-2016.3509576/invalid@example.com (Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina)Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina to everyone reading along.....I am always grateful for those who choose to spend their leisure time perusing our vacation memories. We are officially one week back from our most recent adventures in Orlando, so its high time a report gets (finally) underway...

Oh, The Places We’ll Go! From the “stars” to the “sea”: Universal, SeaWorld & beyond - Spring 2016]]>1011Can you do Universal in 1 day? Sure you can! March 5-7 whirlwind tripThu, 15 Mar 2018 01:10:33 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/can-you-do-universal-in-1-day-sure-you-can-march-5-7-whirlwind-trip.3670035/
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I bought the tickets and paid for specific seats ($173), but I took a gamble and did not pay for any bags what so ever, I thought we can rough it and use a personal item...

Can you do Universal in 1 day? Sure you can! March 5-7 whirlwind trip]]>3I don't want to need a vacation from my vacation- A May 2018 PTRSun, 11 Mar 2018 13:34:35 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/i-dont-want-to-need-a-vacation-from-my-vacation-a-may-2018-ptr.3668212/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/i-dont-want-to-need-a-vacation-from-my-vacation-a-may-2018-ptr.3668212/invalid@example.com (wellesleyprincess)wellesleyprincess"I don't want to need a vacation from my vacation"- May 2018 PTR​Hello everyone! This is my second attempt at a PTR but my first Universal one. My husband and I were originally supposed to go abroad in May, but life through some good curveballs with new jobs and other events and so that trip has been postponed.

Last year, while engaged we did a Universal and Disney World split stay that was now DH's first trip...

Well, here we are again...........our most recent trip, albeit the shortest one yet is underway.......

This was a rather unexpected trip for us this year.......we had enjoyed our usual trip...

7 NIGHTS RPR.....TINSEL AND SUNSCREEN TRIP REPORT 2017]]>182The adults have fun, too, 1 day whirlwind TRFri, 09 Mar 2018 06:24:25 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/the-adults-have-fun-too-1-day-whirlwind-tr.3668469/
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We took DS to AoA on free dining when he was 2 for a nice, 5 day, Disney-only trip that was great. But my hubby and I LOVE universal, especially IOA. My 30th bday was an adults-only trip to the Wizarding World. Amazing.

Now DS is approaching 5 and we recently found out #2 is on the way. I wanted to do something fun that my son would remember forever before baby and kindergarten and moving across the country in 2019 rock his world as he knows it. Problem is, with...

The adults have fun, too, 1 day whirlwind TR]]>4Universal Movie Marathon PTR ...IS NOW A TRIP REPORTFri, 09 Mar 2018 06:12:43 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/universal-movie-marathon-ptr-is-now-a-trip-report.3070292/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/universal-movie-marathon-ptr-is-now-a-trip-report.3070292/invalid@example.com (Nancy for Disney)Nancy for DisneyGo to page 3 if you want to start at the trip.

We are planning our first trip to Universal. I have wanted to do this ever since I heard about the opening of WWoHP. Disney is normally my cup of tea. While we arent the kind of family to go every year or even every other year , I love it. I wish we could go more often but lets face it the USA has a lot of traveling opportunities and there is only so much time and $$$. See my signature...

Universal Movie Marathon PTR ...IS NOW A TRIP REPORT]]>86"It's Because This Wand CHOSE Me!" Sept 2017 TR *COMPLETE* 3/1 x2Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:41:09 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/its-because-this-wand-chose-me-sept-2017-tr-complete-3-1-x2.3642128/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/its-because-this-wand-chose-me-sept-2017-tr-complete-3-1-x2.3642128/invalid@example.com (khertz)khertz"It's Because This Wand CHOSE Me!" September 2017 TR​Hello, everyone, and welcome to my very first Universal Orlando TR! I’m no stranger to TRs or to Universal Orlando, but it has usually been a small part of a larger trip to WDW. This time, though, it was the main reason for our trip!

But I’m probably getting ahead of myself. Many of you may not even know who we are!...

"It's Because This Wand CHOSE Me!" Sept 2017 TR *COMPLETE* 3/1 x2]]>136There's a Starbucks in my hotel (and other revelations)... PT ReportTue, 06 Mar 2018 13:09:12 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/theres-a-starbucks-in-my-hotel-and-other-revelations-pt-report.3665978/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/theres-a-starbucks-in-my-hotel-and-other-revelations-pt-report.3665978/invalid@example.com (prairiesarah)prairiesarahIn an effort to channel my excitement over our trip into something productive, I decided to write a pre trip report and plan to write a trip report once we are back.

We are heading to Orlando in 2 weeks and 3 days and I couldn't be more excited (March 9th to 16th). Will be myself (Sarah), DH (Thomas) and 12 year old DS (Wyatt) who is in Grade 6 this year. It will be the first trip for DH and I (beyond a couple hours at Citywalk in 2001 on our honeymoon) and second trip for DS who...

So a very warm welcome to anyone who takes the time to read my sometimes ramblings of a trip report from our recent stay in the beautiful USA! New readers and folks who know us definitely welcome and hope you enjoy it.........

Of course those who know us, know how much we love America and spending time there......so no surprises this was an extended trip.

Maybe I should begin with an introduction for anyone who doesn't know us.........

We are Carole`n`Tom.......explained in...

26 Nights, Triple Celebration Trip...NYC, RPR & HHN....and Irma has a go...A 2017 Trip]]>419HRH February 9-18Fri, 02 Mar 2018 17:14:12 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/hrh-february-9-18.3665900/
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Hard Rock was awesome as usual. Only complaint would be housekeeping schedule. We would come back to the room around 3:00 and it still wasn't done. They were great about bringing us towels and soaps, but I really think they could use a more proficient manner to make sure rooms are always done. Of the 9 nights we were there, we didn't get housekeeping for 5 of them. Also, Beach Club was closed, which there was no mention of before hand.

Parks were crowded,...

HRH February 9-18]]>1250 is the new 10 - A birthday celebration at UniversalWed, 28 Feb 2018 15:54:53 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/50-is-the-new-10-a-birthday-celebration-at-universal.3654866/
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https://www.disboards.com/threads/summer-trip-report-finally-yay.3642765/invalid@example.com (bobbie68)bobbie68I am finally getting around to my trip report. I love reading other peoples and admire how well they are done. I wish I had the time to do as detailed as so many of you. It is so awesome to read what a great vacation you had.

Hi everyone. Long-time lurker, very infrequent poster here. I’m writing this Trip Report as a Thank You to the many, many posters who helped me plan and execute a phenomenal Universal Studios Spring Break at the Hard Rock Hotel over 4 nights with 3 teens, 2 adults, and 1 ton of fun! A special shout out to Schumigirl, Macraven, and Pcstang, whose posts and replies could veritably be assembled into the unofficial Universal Orlando Book of...

Spring Break 2017 with Coaster-Loving Teens, Hard Rock Hotel 4/16 - 4/20]]>29First Solo trip to Universal Studios-LongTue, 06 Feb 2018 18:15:17 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/first-solo-trip-to-universal-studios-long.3646725/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/first-solo-trip-to-universal-studios-long.3646725/invalid@example.com (angiepharm)angiepharmFirst Solo trip to Universal Studios-Long]]>6Quick intro and pre trip report!Thu, 01 Feb 2018 04:21:37 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/quick-intro-and-pre-trip-report.3658416/
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We stayed at Royal Pacific. We were blown away. For what WDW charges for a moderate ($230), I couldn't believe all that RPR had to offer! We loved the room, which was a great size for our family of 5. Loved having all the restaurant options and bars located in the hotel. The service level is top notch. The walk to the parks is very manageable...

Our vacation grew up.....Almost 12/8-12/10]]>7TR - Cabana Bay Beach Resort & Volcano Bay - August 2017Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:50:51 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/tr-cabana-bay-beach-resort-volcano-bay-august-2017.3655677/
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Several months ago I attended a friend's 50th birthday party. This got me to thinking about what I should do on my 50th. Since my birthday is so close to Christmas I have never had a big celebration. I decided that I wanted to go to Orlando and act like a kid. My first though was Disney, but we were just there the last week of 2015. My family and I also want to wait until the Star Wars area...

I wanted to post a quick review to thank all the people that take the time out of their vacations to take notes and write trip reports, because they are truly valuable and many of us don't post often but do enjoy reading.
( my original plan included photos, but I just...

Everthing I needed to know I learned on the DIS! Thanksgiving Week Review]]>8Turkey and treacles, we went back! TR started! Park Day 3 addedMon, 11 Dec 2017 01:53:30 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/turkey-and-treacles-we-went-back-tr-started-park-day-3-added.3611259/
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Grab your wand, dial back the time-turner to let's say, oh...March. Why March, you ask? Well, that would be right about the time that track season started for DS. After a few days of running DS mentions that his ankle didn't feel right. This would be the ankle that had been broken in 3 places during the previous football season. We all thought it was probably just stiff after winter and he kept running. Several more days...

My name is Rachel and I am planning a surprise trip to Universal for my son when I drive down to pick him up from college in Fort Lauderdale in May. I will be revealing this as his Christmas present while he is home for break in a few weeks!

While I have been to Disney as recently as last summer, I have not been to Universal since 2012 and that was just a one day add on to our Disney trip. This will be my first planned Universal trip ever and I am so excited for...

DH (46), myself (41) and DS (11) went down for a long weekend to celebrate DS's 11th birthday. We chose RPR after reading about all 3 three of the resorts that offer express passes as it seemed most...

On our trips there are generally just two adventurers: Me and DH. We are both 40-something, no kids (unless you count the multitude of 4 legged "kids" on our farm), DVC owners, and all around big kids. Oh, and did I mention we have a farm? We own a small (large LOL) business..a horse farm where I am a full-time...

How Universal saved our vacation...DAYS 1 & 2 & 3!]]>85HHN 27 Weekend With A Dash of Disney-Completed 11/19Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:25:47 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/hhn-27-weekend-with-a-dash-of-disney-completed-11-19.3635002/
https://www.disboards.com/threads/hhn-27-weekend-with-a-dash-of-disney-completed-11-19.3635002/invalid@example.com (Raeven)RaevenFor those of you who haven't read one of our trip reports beforeMy name is Raeven!

I'm 25, work as an administrator at a furniture store, and I'm the planner, photographer, and TR writer for our trips. I love Halloween Horror Nights, strawberry cheesecake milkshakes (and trying all the food on vacation), being a Slytherin, beating Josh at Men In Black, and I make more Shrek...​HHN 27 Weekend With A Dash of Disney-Completed 11/19]]>153Harry Potter, a bit of MNSSHP, Shades of Green - Fall 2017 Pre-Trip AND TRIP Report!Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:58:49 +0000https://www.disboards.com/threads/harry-potter-a-bit-of-mnsshp-shades-of-green-fall-2017-pre-trip-and-trip-report.3604591/
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Cast of characters: There will be 17 of us, but myself, my little sister and her daughter are the ones spending most of our “Disney” trip at Universal, especially the Wizarding World Of Harry Potter! My older sister is the hostess with the mostess...